1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1955 Ford F
To start off, 1991 Alpine A 610 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford F would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1955 Ford F. (156 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford F weights approximately 626 kg more than 1991 Alpine A 610.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpine A 610 | 1955 Ford F | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | F |
Year Released | 1991 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |